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"Comforting is not about any one gesture at one time. Comfort is lots of little things that all add up" (pg. 73). I chose this quote because it emphasizes the importance of continuing to check in on ones you love because the comfort will build over time.

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"54% of Americans report feeling as though no one knows them well" (pg. 69). I chose this quote because it is concerning and shows the importance of what we do as comfort dog handlers.

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"Studies show how brain chemistry is positively affected by physical touch with another living being" (pg. 64). I chose this quote because I believe some people underestimate the power of physical touch. I think that is one of the reasons why pets are so powerful, it's because physical touch is the main way they give affection.

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"Social media changes how we communicate with those grieving. Leading to a rise in the sending of money and things replacing one to one, face to face support" (pg. 57). I chose this quote because it reminded me that we do this way too often. It seems as if everyone is "too busy" to take a moment and connect with another person when they need it the most.

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"It is less common for families to care for the elderly in their homes" (pg. 58). I chose this quote because I think that this is not the best scenario. People need their families and their friends at all stages of life and especially when they are elderly.

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"Over time pop culture has placed an emphasis on self-care and activities that people do alone" (pg. 64). I chose this quote because I didn't realize how much being alone was viewed as a positive thing. I knew about individualism in our society but I forgot how much it impacts our lonely epidemic.